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chiefly British
: a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
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Add reserved crumbs to the oil remaining in the skillet and stir in the wine.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the pure vanilla extract and peaches.
—Essence, 12 Feb. 2025
Using a rubber spatula, cook, stirring the egg mixture into the center of the skillet until the eggs are nearly set, about 3-4 minutes.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025
In addition to popular Dutch ovens and casseroles, there are major deals on skillets, fry pans, grill pans, and woks starting at just $25.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the pure vanilla extract and peaches.
—Essence, 12 Feb. 2025
Using a rubber spatula, cook, stirring the egg mixture into the center of the skillet until the eggs are nearly set, about 3-4 minutes.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025
In addition to popular Dutch ovens and casseroles, there are major deals on skillets, fry pans, grill pans, and woks starting at just $25.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skillet
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“Skillet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skillet. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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skillet
noun
skil·let
ˈskil-ət 
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